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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (8/2/16): MLB DFS Advice

By Keith Allison on Flickr (Originally posted to Flickr as "Matt Shoemaker") [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Yesterday was the MLB Trade Deadline, and what a day it was. There were a few teams that made some moves that puts them in contention, but teams also had to give up quite a bit to get those game changing players. Who do you think made the best moves at the deadline? Tweet your answers to me! (@BalesSJustin).

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/2/16. You can also see our FanDuel DFS lineup picks for 7/29/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value plays on DraftKings. Well, let's get down to it!

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DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Los Angeles DodgersThe Dodgers will be heading to Coors tonight, and they make a great stacking option. They get a good matchup against Jon Gray, who they have dominated this season. They should be able to score quite a bit tonight, and they can be used in all leagues.

Colorado RockiesThe Rockies get a tough matchup against McCarthy tonight, but they will be playing in Coors, which will help neutralize that. Colorado is an elite offense at home, but they may be best suited for tournaments tonight because of the matchup.

Texas RangersThe rich got richer at the deadline, specifically the Rangers. They traded for Beltran and Lucroy, who will both help their already elite offense. Texas is always at great option at home, and they get a great matchup against Dylan Bundy, who is fairly unproven. The Rangers can be used in all leagues tonight.

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Madison BumgarnerBumgarner has struggled at times this season, but he has looked outstanding in his other games. He has a 10-6 record with an elite 2.09 ERA and a great strikeout rate this season. He gets a great matchup against the Phillies, and he can be used in all leagues.

Matt ShoemakerShoemaker has had his ups and downs this season, but he has looked elite over his last six starts at home. Over that span, he is averaging 34.6 fantasy points per game. He gets a great matchup against the A's, and Shoemaker is a high upside pitcher tonight.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Yasmani GrandalGrandal has been heating up recently, as he's hitting nearly .300 with good power over his last 10 games. He gets a great matchup against Gray in Colorado tonight, and he's a great option in all leagues.

First Base (1B)

Mitch MorelandMoreland will be playing more with Fielder injured, and he has looked elite over his last 10 games. Over that span, he's hitting over .350 with great power and upside. He gets a great matchup against Bundy, and Moreland is a bit underpriced tonight.

Second Base (2B)

Trea TurnerTurner's position continues to move on DraftKings, but it will likely stick at second base and outfield. He has looked elite in his time in the Majors this season, and he gets a great matchup against Ray in a hitter friendly stadium. He can be used in all leagues tonight.

Shortstop (SS)

Xander BogaertsBogaerts has been one of the best hitters in the MLB this season, and he has looked elite recently. He's hitting over .350 in his last 10 games with a great combination of speed and power. He gets a great matchup against LeBlanc, and Bogaerts makes an elite option in all leagues.

Third Base (3B)

Justin TurnerTurner has been playing surprisingly well recently, as he has been displayed elite power and good speed. He will now be playing in Colorado, which will help his power even more. He gets a great matchup against Gray, and Turner has been hot enough for all leagues.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

Carlos GonzalezIt's never a bad idea to play CarGo in Coors. He's hitting over .350 at home this season, and a matchup against Brandon McCarthy isn't enough to shy away from him. He has elite upside, and he's a great option tonight.

Lorenzo Cain - Cain is a bit cheap tonight, as he has been heating up recently. He gets a good matchup against Andriese, who isn't a pitcher to avoid. Cain has also displayed decent upside recently, and he can be used in all leagues for his price tag.

Kevin PillarPillar is a great option in terms of fantasy tonight. He's hitting over .300 in his last 10 games, and he has displayed a great combination of consistency and upside. He gets a tough matchup against McCullers, but he can still be used in all leagues.

 

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